With a balanced restructuring and insolvency practice, the team at Clifford Chance stands out for its transactional capabilities. The team’s expertise extends to matters involving Spanish insolvency schemes, attracting instructions from a client roster that includes leading banks, financial investors, and corporates, often seeking cross-border support. Leadership is split between Eduardo García, who oversees the restructuring side of the practice, and Iñigo Villoria, who heads up the insolvency practice. With considerable experience in structured finance and large-scale restructurings, Epifanio Pérez is another name to note. Felipe Font showcases particular expertise in restructuring mandates and real estate finance. Alexandra Borrallo left the firm in May 2023.

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Key clients

  • Angelo Gordon
  • Eroski
  • Codere
  • Banco Santander
  • King Street
  • Strategic Value Partners
  • Taconic
  • Attestor
  • BBVA
  • HSBC
  • ING Bank
  • Raiffeisen Bank International
  • Amsterdam Trade Bank
  • Magnetar Capital
  • Pepe Jeans
  • Bank of America Merril Lynch International DAC
  • Varde (Vía Celere)
  • Blackstone (Fidere)
  • Eurona Wireless Telecom / Global Satelite Technologies

Work highlights

  • Advised Angelo Gordon and Westmont Hospitality Group on their acquisition of Spanish hotel group Room Mate, following the completion of the company's financial restructuring.
  • Advised Rioglass Servicios, S.L.U. on the acquisition of a productive unit in the context of the insolvency proceeding of Abengoa Solar España, S.A.U.
  • Advised the Spanish subsidiaries of the Otravo Group on the filing of its insolvency proceedings.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Iñigo Villoria, Eduardo García

Other key lawyers

Epifanio Pérez, Felipe Font